The Superman Family #170
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Kid Who Adopted Jimmy Olsen," a 1975 DC comic that doubles as a playful political satire, young Jo stumbles into a surreal adventure when he accidentally adopts Jimmy Olsen—only to find himself entangled in a whimsical, real-life parody of a famous Kennedy-era comedy record. Written by Jerry Siegel and brought to life with Curt Swan’s expressive art and George Klein’s crisp inks, the story features a surreal cameo by Steve Allen alongside iconic historical figures like John F. Kennedy, Winston Churchill, and Nikita Kruschev, all rendered with a wink in Kurt Schaffenberger’s signature cover art.
When Jimmy Olsen is assigned to pick up a mysterious boy at the airport, he’s quickly thrown into a whirlwind of confusion and danger. As the boy, Val, becomes entangled in a series of robberies linked to the Rip-Off Gang, Jimmy finds himself unexpectedly wielding powers that may be tied to a deeper mystery. With help from Lois Lane, Perry White, and Superman, Jimmy must unravel the truth behind the boy’s arrival and the strange forces at play—before the real threat comes to light.
In "Both Feet in the Grave," Jimmy Olsen finds himself trapped in the trunk of a car with dwindling air, his captor intent on sinking him in the river with a concrete block. With time running out and no sign of help, Jimmy must think fast to survive. Superman [Clark Kent] and Mitch Korba are drawn into the escalating danger as the situation spirals toward a deadly climax.
In a playful 1975 satire, Superman and Lois Lane find themselves caught in a whimsical political parody featuring real-life figures like President John Kennedy, Winston Churchill, and Nikita Kruschev—all immortalized in photos on a wall. When comedian Steve Allen makes a surprise cameo, the story spins into a lighthearted, tongue-in-cheek romp that blends celebrity caricature with the everyday antics of Metropolis’ most famous duo.
In "The Invulnerable Imp!", the mischievous Mr. Mxyzptlk, now with a name that reads the same forward and backward, arrives on Earth determined to torment Superboy. With his usual tricks and a new twist on his name, he sets his sights on the young hero, testing the limits of Clark Kent’s patience—and his powers—while the Kents watch from the sidelines.
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↩ Reprints Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #45 (1963), Superboy #120 (1965), Action Comics #337 (1966)
Reprinted in Superman #22/1975 (1975), Superman #3 (1976), Superman #4 (1976), Superman #5 (1976), Superman #6 (1976), Superman #9 (1976), Supermann #11/1976 (1976), Supermann #14/1976 (1976), Superman #3/1977 (1977), Superman Presents Lois Lane Album #131 (1981), Superman Géant #27 (1985)
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